This is what I think of TPG’ers

[ooo-ribay]

I mean, how am I going to put it in a binder if it’s in that stupid slab? And, a 6? Looks better to me but I didn’t take the TPG 8 hour class to become an “expert.”

[bocca001]

I thought you didn't collect cards

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by bocca001

I thought you didn't collect cards

It falls into the category of a “sked.”

[icollectDCsports]

Welcome to the Slab Crackers Club!

[Shoeless Moe]

"8 Hour Class" is hilarious.......when did they extend it?

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Shoeless Moe

"8 Hour Class" is hilarious.......when did they extend it?

Maybe if you just breathe on a mirror and there’s condensation, you’re part of the team?

[jingram058]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

I mean, how am I going to put it in a binder if it’s in that stupid slab? And, a 6? Looks better to me but I didn’t take the TPG 8 hour class to become an “expert.”

That's how you do it, Sir! Crack 'em all, daddy-o.

[todeen]

I grade as few items as possible. 1) I grade for protection if I think my fat fingers will ruin a card....like they did in the past. 2) If I am going to sell a card and I know that the difference in price is substantial between raw and graded.

I just sent my third ever submission to SGC (50% vintage). But according to wait times, this should take until Xmas.

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[perezfan]

Originally Posted by todeen

I grade as few items as possible. 1) I grade for protection if I think my fat fingers will ruin a card....like they did in the past. 2) If I am going to sell a card and I know that the difference in price is substantial between raw and graded.

I just sent my third ever submission to SGC (50% vintage). But according to wait times, this should take until Xmas.

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To quote the great Austin Powers.... "It's not my bag, Baby".

There's more chance of their inconsistent graders or the postal carriers damaging the card than me. I strongly agree with Mark's approach. The only graded cards I own are those that weren't available raw at the time of purchase.

[Jewish-collector]

What you need to do, Rob, is break a card out right in front of the TPG booth (making sure they see you) as you say really loud over and over again "Sometimes you just gotta say WTF"
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[mrmopar]

I can say I really don't know much about the grading companies. I have never sent in anything myself to be graded and those items that I bought that were already graded were at prices that I was willing to pay for a raw one or in one specific case, I wanted to add a little more security when buying on ebay in a time filled with fraud. it was a PSA 1 1933 Goudey Ruth, the most I have ever paid for a single item in my collection.

I really don't understand why a more expensive card should cost more to grade. It seems to me that this is a service that should not need to differ from item to item. Does it get more attention, are they just taking advantage of a financial situation because they can or is it something else?

I am pretty much convinced now that I am selling everything in the next decade and enjoy the $, as much as it sickens me to even think about trying to sell it all. My dream was once to pass it all down to my 2 boys, like I fantasized about receiving a passed down collection from my parents or older siblings as a kid. At 19 and 21, they don't have even the slightest interest and I doubt any will grow. I envy those with kids who have taken a liking to collecting.

[ooo-ribay]

^^^ I didn’t know more expensive cards cost more to grade. Typical of this scam “industry.”

[Vintagedeputy]

Originally Posted by mrmopar

I really don't understand why a more expensive card should cost more to grade. It seems to me that this is a service that should not need to differ from item to item. Does it get more attention, are they just taking advantage of a financial situation because they can or is it something else?

Simple, they want their cut. if you are going to profit from a high grade they give you, they want a piece of that action.